Running footwear

[adamsky]

Hi, last year I done my first 10k run, I've signed up for 2 this year and I'm looking to beat my time. I bought a cheap pair of asics but was wondering if I would benefit from a decent pair of trainers? What kind and what price should I be looking to pay?
Cheers Adam

[adamsky]

Thanks very much for the replys guy. The asics trainers I got were only £30 and I'm 14 and a half stone so don't think they would last. Done 8k on Monday and my legs are still sore! Was just wondering if good trainers would help. I'm a big fan of you get what you pay for. Going to speak nice to the wife this weekend am try go to Edinburgh at the weekend, I'll let you guys know how I get on.

Cheers Adam

[adamsky]

Well I went to a running shop and got trainers after they had me on the treadmill and I'm still getting shin splints?? Heeeeelllp! What do I do now?

[adamsky]

Suppose I toe strike but I'm bad for landing on the outside of my foot?

you could be right about to much to soon, I'm 36 and I never done any exercise for 22 years and jumped into training for a 10k run

[adamsky]

Will do mate thanks, I'll let you know how I get on